The Boggers Log

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Thought about commenting, then thought better not, then thought why not...

Youre a more season runner than I am and have been around a lot longer than me but I just wanted to touch on the running style and you trying to fix it.

You're right to do as much s&c as you can fit in and address your historical hip and psoas issues... But one thing I would say is maybe not to over think the running style you have. I used to think the same, then after a few years with the boss I can honestly say I'm a far cry from what I used to be. I think you have to have faith in the process. What I mean by that is you'll probably see a tonne of stuff from L at MP and slower. Loads of aerobic base building. You put those weeks together consistently and the form tends to correct itself. Strides, hills etc all add to it.

I guess what I'm saying is that the supplementary stuff is good. But it's the long term consistency that will just naturally correct a lot of that....

Or I could be talking out of my hole.

Thanks P

If you ever get to see me running in the flesh you’ll be shocked at how ugly and nasty the form is. My left hip drifts to the left, right shoulder drops so that I’m shaped almost like a bloody banana! The hips move the glutes don’t fire and pressure/tension is put on the S1/L5.

I’ve been through numerous marathon training cycles and probably slightly improve but nowhere near enough.

My issue is that with Spondylolisthesis if I don’t correct it my running days are numbered. (Most people with Spondy are advised not to run at all)

I need to do everything I can to take pressure and stress off the spine.

I’m determined to change it, improve glute and core strength to prolong my running.

The downside is that I’m continually sore/achey from other muscles that heretofore haven’t worked/fired.

TbL

Happy enough with the way training is going and the body in general. Great to have your runs given to you and not have to worry about if you’re on the right track or not. Getting pissed off with the lack of racing opportunities and lockdowns as I feel I’m close to a running date and availing of Senor Healys pacing services for a sub 20 attempt.

Tipping along with core and trying to get more glute work done but I haven’t gotten that right yet.

Can feel marginal improvements in my running form (although when I meet Tang he’ll dissuade me of that ) and for the first time ever I think my walnut like glute is starting to fire.

Heading towards 100th straight day running, which is a blessing I never thought possible. Convinced I can now handle a smart marathon program for another lash at the distance hopefully in Spain later this year. Plenty of work to do before that though.

Sun: brought the young lad up to the pitch for a kick about, I use that term loosely coz trying for “top bins” and mazy dribbling in your 50’s is a bit silly! Was stiff before I even started the planned 8 mile easy but the sun was out and warm and I shuffled along like an auld monitor lizard catching rays and Vit D! 8 miles @ 8.39

Mon: don’t know why but I hate Mondays runs. Planned 40 mins easy. Horrible stiff and rigid plod with a big thick head on me.
4m @ 9.18

Tue: planned 40 min progression. Felt stiff and like I was taxidermised. Daughter offered to keep me company on part of it, 50/50 between very easy and steady.
5 mile @ 9.07

Wed: planned session wu/cd 1/2/3/2/1 mins on/off paces 6.40/7.15.
Jogged up to the Pitch which isn’t in great condition. Very misty/foggy out so I’d to be extra vigilant watching where I was turning. Managed the session fine, the only thing I struggled a bit with was the transition from faster to steady. Usually when I do faster stuff the brakes come on and the recovery is a jog crawl, took a while to acclimatise but all in all managed it with no issues

Thur: Easy progression. 5.2 miles @ 8.13. Wind on last bit made this a bit harder than I would have expected

Fri: plan easy 40 mins. My daughter had to do a ladies GA base fitness test, run 2.4k so I incorporated this into my run. Lively warm day for it and we did a mile warm up before starting an out and back for 2.4k. She ran it really well and managed to go well under 12 mins. The difference since last March with her running is incredible. From shouting matches to get her out she now goes out at least 5 times a week and ran 21k on her own in around 2 hours 10 mins. I’m delighted and it’s great to see.

4.2 @ 9.06

Sat: planned 3 x 1 mile @ 7.15 off 2 min plus 800+400+400m @ 6.50 off 90 secs.

Again managed this fine, paces: (7.09,7.12,7.10): (6.41,6.36,6.54)

Sun: planned 8 miles easy and all going swimmingly until a local young GA lad passed me at pace with a grunt. I must be hard wired wrong because a flick went off in my head and I upped it to catch him .

Caught him after a bit and pushed it a tiny bit just because...was happy to see he was labouring so we stayed together for a couple of miles. Daft stuff and not hard to spot where he went by!
10.12/10.21/9.19/8.55/7.05/7.01/7.37/7.21

TbL

Ps. Thanks again MrMacP, that stuff is excellent

The only acceptable way for a male to be seen in tights...

TbL

Murph_D wrote: »

You didn’t mention anything about buying the magic shoes.

Ffs D!

I was waiting to ensure they worked first

You leak worse than the White House Press Office!

TbL

Mon & Tue: plan was for 40 mins easy both days. Had the physioterrorist on Monday and I always feel awful after it, completely battered. Usually alway struggle through Monday runs anyway and this just compounds it. Struggle to get out the door but I managed over 5 miles around 10 min pace. Tuesday I usually see the benefits of the physios act of terror and indeed the body felt better, my daughter joined me for a chat and another easy 5 miles again around the 10 min pace. Before my injury I would rarely run over 9 min pace and I’d have considered 10 min almost like a fast walk. Age and injuries have taught me that recovery days should be super easy!

Wed: plan was for wu/cd with 16 min fartlek 8 on/off + 6 sprints 30 seconds on/off.

I was a bit apprehensive of this and there was a near gale blowing as I jogged up to the pitch. I decided to try 6.30 pace on and 7.15 off. This session flew by and I managed it handy enough and in decent control even the sprints where I usually end up running like I’m trying to keep a hola hoop up

Jogged home for around 6.5 miles in total.

My magic carpets arrived, quare looking yokes in a dubious colour. Think I can give up the training now sure the shoes have Murph bate already

Might have a lash at a mile TT at the weekend

TbL

Swashbuckler wrote: »

Hahaha the black paint beside them. Scullion would be proud. Those are the Alphafly yeah? I'm sorry I just can't picture you in them....

Yes they are.

I actually accidentally bought TWO pairs of them (one in hideous orange) I thought the payment didn’t go through so went through the process again!!!

I tried them on and the kids fell around laughing

There’s also a strange twacking sound outta them but that might be coz of the fat fcuker sticking out of them

I can’t remember running in any other shoe apart from a Zoom Vomero so it should be interesting...

TbL

Murph_D wrote: »

Looks like you’re finally getting around to the decorating!

Mile TT - are you sure that’s a good idea. Target?

Btw Ferris is TTing same weekend as me. Might be a better target for you.

I’d only do the TT if L signs off on it.

As to a target not really sure, I’ve never run a mile in 5.45 or under so we’ll see...

I’m no decorator, does paint go off..:)

TbL

Laineyfrecks wrote: »

Get the fu@k... you can never, ever, ever comment on my gear again!

I think mine are classified as medical aids...:)

Whereas when you go out the door it’s a cross between Vogue and Runners World:)

TbL